Location: Quarteira, Portugal Years Active: 2011 – Active Aquashow Park in Portugal is a mixed bag. That’s not a bad thing! It’s the kind of place where you’ll find mind-blowing water slides next to animal shows that feel a little outdated. If you want picture-perfect and polished, this isn’t your spot. But if you’re down…
Location: Castelnuovo del Garda, Italy Years Active: 1975 – Active Sharks swimming right above your head! That’s just the start at Gardaland Sea Life Aquarium. Get hands-on with starfish, uncover bizarre ocean secrets, and be amazed by creatures that look like they’re from another planet. he staff are full of fascinating facts. Don’t be afraid…
Location: Hong Kong Years Active: 1977 – Active Ocean Park Hong Kong… it’s that place every Hong Kong kid has been dragged to at least once. Sure, it’s got the big rides and the requisite pandas, but let’s be real – it’s seen better days. Some of the attractions feel a bit dated, and the…
Location: Carlsbad, California Years Active: 2008 – Active The first Sea Life Aquarium in North America opened at Legoland California in 2008. It has 36,000 sq ft of floor area on two stories, featuring a 35 ft long acrylic walk-through tunnel and LEGO models in the tanks. Need past editions? Browse the Old Sea Life Aquarium Maps…
Location: Brooklyn, New York Years Active: 1896 – Active The New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States, located on the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. It was founded at Castle Garden in Battery Park, Manhattan in 1896, and moved to Coney Island in 1957. The aquarium is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) as part of its integrated system of four zoos…
Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario Years Active: 1961 – Active Marineland (official name Marineland of Canada Inc.), is a themed zoo and amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The park has performing marine animal shows, sea mammal and land animal exhibits, and amusement rides. It keeps dolphins, sea lions, an orca, and beluga whales. The park also keeps bears, deer, and other land animals. It was…
Location: Redwood Shores, California Years Active: 1968 – 1986 The animal theme park now known as Six Flags Discovery Kingdom previously operated as Marine World/Africa USA in Redwood Shores, California. The park was named Marine World when it first opened in 1968 before merging with the failing land-animal park called Africa USA in 1972. In 1986,…
Location: Orlando, Florida Years Active: 2000 – Active Discovery Cove is an extraordinary theme park in Orlando, Florida, that immerses visitors in the enchanting world of aquatic wonders, making it a standout among US theme parks. Operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, this serene tropical paradise opened its gates on July 1, 2000, captivating guests with…
